To pronounce "encircle", say ENC-ircl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
encircle
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/ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/
IPA
"encircle" has 3 syllables: enc-ircl-e. It rhymes with circle and heterocercal, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Encircle" has 3 syllables: enc · ircl · e.
The IPA transcription of "encircle" is /ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/.
Encircle: To surround, form a circle around.
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